". a refreshing monographic study of an often-neglected battle near the end of an equally overlooked conflict. Good Great War studies are a rarity, and English-language studies of this six-week turning point have been evern rarer. The author fills these voids on both counts. Spring 2009"-- Parameters "The Second Battle of the Marne is clearly and poignantly written and based throughout on the most recent research. The spirited writing is supported by six excellent maps and twenty-eight well-captioned photographs.Vol. 42, 2009"-- Central European History "[T]his is a first-rate work of analysis, an original contribution to the study of the Western Front.

"-- The Listening Post "In all, this is a first-rate work of analysis and an original contribution to the study of the Western Front.August/September 2008"--Len Shurtleff, Stand To! "Neiberg's re-casting of this epic battle and its importance in the war presents a valuable new perspective. His analysis, particularly of operational design and the French Army and its leadership, will give many readers a new understanding of this pivotal period during World War I.November-December 2008"--LTC Thomas G. Meara, USA, Retired, Ft. Leavenworth, KS "This is well worth the read and there is much to consider here. January 2009"-- Journal of Military History "There is very little on the French in the March offensive in any language: how they fought, what they had learned, or not learned, from the past four years. This is an original contribution.

I'm only sorry I didn't get the idea first."--Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel.